NURSE PRACTITIONER - FT for Urgent Care Clinic

Mizell Memorial Hospital Incorporated; Opp (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizell Memorial Hospital Incorporated in Opp, Alabama, is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to manage health problems and coordinate care in urgent or primary care settings. The role requires strong clinical skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.

You will perform age-appropriate histories and exams, order tests, diagnose conditions, and prescribe medications, while maintaining regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and a Nurse Practitioner Program or Physicians Assistant program.
• Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Current licensure by Alabama accreditation board - ABN or ABME
• Current Alabama Controlled Substance Certification preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, & PALS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Attends work as scheduled and follows guidelines & protocols within time frame and regulatory standards.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Shows initiative in completing job responsibilities.
• Approaches patient/significant other with respectful attitude and strives for excellent customer service.
• Supports MMH and helps maintain high quality healthcare and meets regulatory guidelines.
• Ensures quality measures are being met.
• Performs age-appropriate history and physical independently.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs.
• Involved in diagnosing patient problems and performing treatments.
• May carry out treatments as required.
• Prescribes medications to patients.
• Maintains required certifications/licensures.
• Completes annual organizational requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Decision making under pressure

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing school + NP program

Current NP/PA certification

Alabama license (ABN/ABME)

Alabama CS certification preferred

BLS, ACLS, PALS certified

Tools

Athena EHR

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assitant is responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for the patient in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and nursing standards of care. Additionally, he/she is responsible for functioning well as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Indirect supervision through direction of clinical staff.

Work Environment

This position has an OSHA Category I level of exposure to blood and body substances. Category I tasks are all procedures or other job-related tasks involving an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or body tissues or a potential for spills or splashes with blood, body fluids or tissues. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Promptly attends work as scheduled and completes position responsibilities by following established guidelines & protocols within the appropriate time frame and by regulatory standards
• Maintains confidentiality of the patient’s medical condition, personal problems, and medical record.
• Shows initiative in completing job responsibilities.
• Approaches patient/significant other/visitor with a consistent respectful and concerned attitude, always striving for excellent customer service.
• Supports MMH and helps to maintain the highest quality healthcare and strives to meet regulatory guidelines.
• Ensures quality measures are being met.
• Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical on patients.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs.
• Involved in diagnosing the patient’s problems and performing treatment to cure them.
• May be required to carry out treatments.
• Prescribe medications to patients.
• Maintains all required certifications/licensures.
• Completes annual organizational requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent clinical skills, prefer minimum of 2 years experience in Urgent Care or primary care setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Good computer skills, proficient with Athena EHR preferred.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and manage stress, anger, and potential violence of others appropriately.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and a Nurse Practitioner Program or Physicians Assistant program
• Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Current licensure by Alabama accreditation board - ABN or ABME
• Current Alabama Controlled Substance Certification preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, & PALS certification required.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to walk, stoop, lift/carry up to 15 lbs. Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.